The Secret of Rhythmic Playing
Fred Karpoff reflects on lessons with Leon Fleisher and the rhythmic principle that shapes phrasing, structure and truly convincing musical performance.
The Hidden Origins of Liszt’s Liebestraum
Did you know Liszt’s Liebestraum began as a song? Discover the hidden origins of this beloved piano work and its fascinating transformation.
Celebrating the Human Element
William Westney gives a thoughtful and inspiring perspective on why the human element in music making and piano study is irreplaceable in a world of AI.
Morning or Mourning?
Uncover the hidden inspiration behind Rachmaninoff’s Etude Tableau in G -minor and discover how a painting shapes its haunting emotional journey.
Jazz for Classical Pianists!?
In this week’s blog post we talk to jazz pianist and educator Jeremy Siskind, who answers questions about why classical musicians should try jazz, common obstacles they face and how to get started.
Miniatures and Moments
From Schubert’s intimacy to Liszt’s fire – this blog post explores the emotional peaks and valleys of Romantic piano music!
Cool Piano Projects for Warm Summer Days
If you’re looking for some inspiration for your summer piano projects, we’ve compiled some ideas to help you get started.
Mission Possible – Achieving Your Personal Best
“To err is human […]” Pencils have erasers, computers have auto-correct, and pianos? I have yet to find one with a delete key. Only in science fiction are scientists able…
More than Just the Notes
Learning a new piece is a challenging and painstaking undertaking. Processing the significant amount of information on the page and then converting this into physical movements and refining these for…
Pieces to Play – Chopin, Schubert & Rachmaninoff!
The next instalment in our Pieces to Play series features features some of the most popular pieces from the classical piano repertoire by Beethoven, Debussy, Satie & Chopin!